Electrical Design Engineer

Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Aldridge, Walsall, commutable from Brownhills, Birmingham, Cannock, Dudley, Lichfield, Stafford, Tamworth, Wolverhampton, Walsall etc.

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent (Could consider a contractor)

Industry: Special Purpose Machines

Wentworth James Group has engaged with a key client and leading manufacturer specialised in the engineering, design and manufacture of special purpose machines and automation equipment. We are currently seeking a highly skilled Electrical DesignEngineer to join our dynamic team.

Job Purpose:

The Electrical Controls /Design Engineer will design, develop, and supervise the production of control systems for our special purpose machines. The successful candidate will have a solid background in electrical engineering and control systems design and production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop control systems for special purpose machines.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop complex control strategies and integrated system designs.
• Generate electrical schematics, panel layouts and BOMs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical/control system issues.
• Ensure that all design and manufacturing processes adhere to all industry regulations and safety standards.
• Collaborate with the manufacturing team to ensure smooth production of control systems.
• Evaluate and implement design improvements to increase efficiency and performance of our machines.
• Oversee system-level testing of all control systems to ensure performance criteria are met.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree or higher education in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience in designing and manufacturing control systems for special purpose machines.
• Knowledge of PLC/HMI programming and industrial communication protocols would be advantageous
• Proficient with CAD tools for circuit design.
• Understanding of industry regulations and safety standards.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Personal Characteristics:

1. Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

2. Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

3. Self-motivated with a results-driven approach.

4. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.